Ruth, a Milwaukee zoo elephant, lived to 43. What to know about her lifespan, personality

Ruth, a female African savanna elephant, was humanely euthanized. Here's what to know about her life and history at the ...
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Milwaukee County Zoo euthanizes Ruth the elephant, 43

The Milwaukee County Zoo sadly announced that one of its elephants, Ruth, has died.The zoo said she was humanely euthanized inside the Zoo's Elephant Care Center after falling in the morning on Sept.

Ruth, Milwaukee County Zoo's geriatric elephant, has been euthanized after latest fall

Ruth had been a resident at the Milwaukee County Zoo since 2006. The Milwaukee County Zoo's beloved geriatric elephant Ruth, injured in early September, fell again on Sept. 20, forcing her to be ...
Hoodline

Milwaukee Zoo Mourns Loss of Elderly Elephant Ruth After Euthanasia Chosen Following Fall

The Milwaukee County Zoo euthanized Ruth, a 43-year-old elephant, after she fell and couldn't recover, with efforts by zoo ...
New York Post

Front-end loader helps elephant get back on her feet after fall at Milwaukee zoo

A 43-year-old elephant at the Milwaukee County Zoo is recovering after falling earlier in September, forcing animal experts to use a front-end loader to help get the mammal back on her feet. Zoo ...
CBS 58

Ruth the elephant at Milwaukee County Zoo has died at age 43, zookeepers mourn loss

The Milwaukee County Zoo (MZC) has announced the passing of Ruth the African savanna elephant. She was euthanized inside the Zoo's Elephant Care Center after falling Saturday morning, ...
Yahoo

Milwaukee County Zoo elephant that fell is back up with help from front-load vehicle

A Milwaukee County Zoo elephant that tripped on a log in her outdoor habitat and fell is back up again, according to a zoo spokesperson. Aggressive behavior from a herdmate caused Ruth the elephant to ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee Fire Department responds to Milwaukee County Zoo over elephant that fell down

The Milwaukee Fire Department has responded to the Milwaukee County Zoo regarding an elephant that has fallen down, according to Deputy Chief Robert Hartung. Hartung referred the Journal Sentinel to ...
AOL

Front-end loader used to upright elephant at Milwaukee zoo

MILWAUKEE - A 43-year-old elephant at the Milwaukee County Zoo is recovering after falling earlier in September, forcing animal experts to use a front-end loader to help get the mammal back on her ...
Charlotte Observer

‘Aggressive’ elephant knocks over herdmate. Wisconsin zoo needed help, big time

An elephant at a Wisconsin zoo is being carefully watched after taking a tumble a day prior. On Sept. 2, Ruth — one of Milwaukee County Zoo’s three elephants — “lost her footing on a log in the ...
AOL

Watch: Front-end loader used to upright toppled elephant at Milwaukee zoo

MILWAUKEE - A 43-year-old elephant at the Milwaukee County Zoo is recovering after falling earlier in September, forcing animal experts to use a front-end loader to help get the mammal back on her ...